On waterfront.A stay at this vacation home places you within half a mile (1 km) of San Marcos River and 6 miles (10 km) of Redwood Arena. Three Dudes Winery and Quail Creek Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).
San Marcos Premium Outlets - 11 min drive - 16.8 km
University of Texas at Austin - 36 min drive - 62.3 km
Getting around
San Marcos Station - 22 min drive
Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 50 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 11 min drive
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - 11 min drive
Chick-fil-A - 13 min drive
In-N-Out Burger - 12 min drive
P. Terry's Burger Stand - 12 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
River House | Sleeps 8 | WiFi | San Marcos River
Escape to the rustic charm of our 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom retreat, nestled on a spacious acre of riverfront paradise along the captivating San Marcos River. This inviting house is a perfect blend of vintage allure and comfort, providing an idyllic setting for your dream vacation.
Step into the living room, where a grand brick fireplace takes center stage, creating a cozy atmosphere complemented by a large flat-screen TV and a queen-size sofa sleeper for added convenience. The fully equipped kitchen is a delightful space with rustic charm and ample room for culinary creations.
Wood floors guide you through the entire home, enhancing its warm and welcoming ambiance. The master bedroom is a serene haven featuring a queen-size bed and sliding glass doors that open to the back patio, offering a peaceful retreat with a direct connection to nature. The master ensuite is thoughtfully appointed with a shower, vanity, and toilet.
The bunk room is a playful and versatile space, boasting a twin-on-twin bunk bed and an additional queen bed, providing flexible sleeping arrangements. The guest room offers a tranquil escape with its inviting queen-size bed. The guest bathroom is well-appointed with a shower-tub combination, vanity, and toilet.
A full-size washer and dryer are provided in the utility room just across the carport for added convenience.
Step outside to embrace the expansive grounds leading to the pristine San Marcos River. The riverfront is your personal oasis for relaxation, and if you're feeling adventurous, bring your own kayaks for amazing kayak adventures on the gentle waters.
Situated just a short drive from Texas State University, the San Marcos Outlet Mall, and I-35 our retreat offers the perfect balance of tranquility and accessibility. Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature, unwind by the river, and create lasting memories at our rustic haven. Book your stay and let the San Marcos River be the backdrop to your unforgettable getaway.
On the DAY OF your check-in, you will receive your CHECK-IN DETAILS via email shortly before 4 pm (3:55 pm), to gain access directly into the property (no need to go anywhere additional to check-in). It is important that the policies are signed on DocuSign, and reservation is paid in full so we don't have any interruptions with sending your check-in details. Please check your spam/junk folder if you do not receive by 4:15 pm.IMPORTANT: if you don't receive code by 4:30 pm please call us immediately before we close at 5 pm.
We strive to provide excellent customer service to all of our guests! We are always available by call, text, or email. During your stay, we strongly recommend to contact our After-Hours # listed in the policies and check-in details, any questions or issues that may arise, as they will receive the fastest response after business hours! Our number will be provided following your booking. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns during your stay at our property! --- On the DAY OF your check-in, you will receive your CHECK-IN DETAILS via email shortly before 4 pm (3:55 pm), to gain access directly into the property (no need to go anywhere additional to check-in). It is important that the policies are signed on DocuSign, and reservation is paid in full so we don't have any interruptions with sending your check-in details. Please check your spam/junk folder if you do not receive by 4:15 pm.IMPORTANT: if you don't receive code by 4:30 pm please call us immediately before we close at 5 pm.
*Monthly reservations during our popular winter months (January, February, and March) MUST be booked from the 1st to the 1st. **Remaining off-season monthly stays must be booked for a FULL month (i.e. 1st to the 1st, 6th to the 6th, 27th to the 27th, etc)
We stock the property with all basic kitchen utensils (dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and pans). Our cleaning company provides a starter pack of toilet paper (2 rolls per restroom), paper towels (2 rolls in the kitchen), sponge (1), trash bags (3), dishwasher tablets (3), bar soap (1 per restroom), hand soap in the restrooms, and dish soap in the kitchen. We supply enough bath towels for the maximum occupancy of the unit, and half the guest count for hand towels and wash cloths. There is a washer and dryer in the unit for you to use at your convenience! We recommend for guests to bring any food, toiletries, and beach towels they may need during their stay!
The cleaning fee covers the cost for cleaning to come in, and flip the unit for the next arrival, especially during the summer when we have a four-hour turnover time. While the cost may seem high to some, this includes the starter pack of supplies in the unit, washing all of the linens and towels, and completely cleaning and sanitizing the unit for the next guests arrival. This is why we kindly ask you to remove all trash, run the dishwasher, and just put the linens and towels in a pile. If these items are not completed, it then causes the cleaning crew to spend extra time doing these tasks, which we have to charge the guest for. By the guests completing these tasks, and not leaving the unit excessively dirty, we are able to get cleaning in and out during the four hour turnover, and this is also how we are able to accommodate early check-ins! While this may not always be the case (sometimes we may have 20-40 turnovers in one day), we strive to accommodate guests and their schedules within reason, to allow you to have an enjoyable stay!
With any excessively dirty unit (excessive pet hair, vomit, stained sheets, stained towels, confetti/glitter, etc), we will have to charge the guest the additional cleaning. This happens very rarely, we just ask you be respectful of the property, as if it were your own home :). No smoking No pets No parties or events There is no BBQ grill, there is an open fire pit that has a grate you can put over the top to grill
Additional rules -Renting party must be 23 or older (all members of the group must be 23yrs of age or older, unless there's a parent/guardian present during the entirety of the stay). -Must sign Rental Agreement prior to receiving check-in details- please let us know if you'd like a copy before booking (we can't attach) -If booked on the same day or weekend, please call After-Hours # provided, as we can access our phone quicker than AirBNB -No day visitors (8 guests-max occupancy- occupancy includes children) -Max parking- 2 cars (in designated spots, towing will be enforced by a 3rd party company which unfortunately we have no control over- please use parking permits provided upon arrival) -For stays over 28 days- max 1 guest per bedroom
-Monthly reservations during our popular winter months (January, February, and March) MUST be booked from the 1st to the 1st. -Remaining off-season monthly stays must be booked for a FULL month (i.e. 1st to the 1st, 6th to the 6th, 27th to the 27th, etc)
I give permission to the property manager to use a third-party to screen my identity and check criminal databases to confirm my reservation. Complete terms regarding the guest screening can be provided by the property manager. You may receive an email to complete your screening. Please check your spam inbox for this email and contact the property manager if you have any questions.
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General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 23
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
126073
Frequently asked questions
How close is River House | Sleeps 8 | WiFi | San Marcos River to the airport?
This vacation home is 41.3 mi (50-min drive) away from the Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does River House | Sleeps 8 | WiFi | San Marcos River have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
Does River House | Sleeps 8 | WiFi | San Marcos River offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at River House | Sleeps 8 | WiFi | San Marcos River?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at River House | Sleeps 8 | WiFi | San Marcos River?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at River House | Sleeps 8 | WiFi | San Marcos River?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does River House | Sleeps 8 | WiFi | San Marcos River have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does River House | Sleeps 8 | WiFi | San Marcos River have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is River House | Sleeps 8 | WiFi | San Marcos River to downtown Martindale?
This vacation home is 1.8 mi away from Martindale.
River House | Sleeps 8 | WiFi | San Marcos River Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 19 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 19 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 19 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews
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7.2/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Jeremy B.
Sep 24, 2025
Jeremy B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
2/10 Terrible
Angel L.
Aug 18, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Horrible una casa sucia apestosa camas y cobijas sucias llenas de pelos de animal exterio nada servia , fue un robo
Angel L.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Natalie H.
Jul 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Natalie H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Mark V., Premont Tx
Jul 15, 2023
Nice house
The river was right behind the house . But was covered with Lilly pads . I didn’t think it safe to go in the water . I tried cooking and the stove or oven didn’t work . The next day I found that it was unplugged . The house was extremely hot . I found rat droppings in the drawers and several drawers were broken . They looked good until you touched them . Communication was good but the house wasn’t up to par
Mark V.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Shawn S., Dickinson
Jul 12, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing oasis close to everything
This place was awesome. It's close enough to San Marcos to go to stores/restaurants and far enough away from any crowds. You have direct access to the river which is very calm. I was able to SUP up river with no problem and relax on the float back to the house. The house is nice, clean, and cozy as well. I would definitely rent this house again.
Shawn S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brenda K.
Apr 24, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Old Settlers
We had a wonderful weekend
Brenda K.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
6/10 Okay
Gus S.
Mar 29, 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great service
Although there were a number of issues with the property the management group was excellent to work with. They were very responsive to the issues we presented and made the immediate corrections. I would definitely stay with them again.
Gus S.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
8/10 Good
Josh M.
Oct 25, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Formula 1 weekend.
We stayed at this beautiful property which provided easy southern access to COTA as well as the famous Blacks BBQ in Lockhart. The host is great and we will definitely consider staying here again for next years race.
Josh M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca S.
Sep 7, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Floating the River
Wonderful!! Exactly as shown!!
Rebecca S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
8/10 Good
Juan R.
Jul 21, 2019
Cozy Wet and Fun
The house was cozy, however it needs some TLC, with deeper cleaning and some quick maintenance items that needed attention. It could use a replacement of shower curtains, pots & pans as well as fixing the kitchen cabinets. It was really nice to be so close to the river, although the backyard grass could have been cut to make the walk even nicer. Our family really enjoyed this location and would consider renting in the future.
Juan R.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Mary H.
Jun 18, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend get away with friends and family
The River House was the perfect weekend get away for our little family and a group of friends. The yard is HUGE and the kids loved playing outside. The river was cool and refreshing. We swam and floated and fished. The house is old but comfortable and had everything we needed.
Mary H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
8/10 Good
Valerie B.
May 28, 2019
Great for small groups
The house was the perfect size for our group! We loved having river access and the outdoor space to use. Good for kids too! Only small complaints were it was a bit warm in the evenings because you can’t turn the AC down past 72 and we ran out of trash can space outside with only one smaller black bin. Thank you for the great weekend!
Valerie B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
10/10 Excellent
Dawn C.
May 20, 2019
Cute house
This was a cute house, close to town and right on the river. Kara was helpful, easily contactable and responded quickly. We had family come in from all over Texas and it was perfect!
The kitchen had almost everything we needed but you will need to bring or buy all spices. If you have a party with lots of trash bring trash bags only supplied a couple of extra bags. No washer or dryer access.
Dawn C.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
10/10 Excellent
Jim Bob G.
Jan 10, 2019
OUTSTANDING! love the River House!
We stayed at the River House over New Years - my wife, 3 daughters, and myself. Even with 5 us there was more than enough room. This truly felt like home! The back porch is awesome! Loved sitting on the porch in the mornings and at sunset. The river is very pretty at this spot. The price for what you get makes this place an exceptional value. Kara was great to work with - very responsive, helpful, and gracious. We highly recommend staying at the River House when you are in the area.
Jim Bob G.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
8/10 Good
Karen S.
Sep 7, 2018
Comfortable house for a family
We stayed in this home to attend a family reunion. We were impressed with the updates and the kitchen was so cute. Every room has a ceiling fan and the beds were all comfortable. Thanks for letting us stay in your house and for prompt refund of our security deposit.
Karen S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
10/10 Excellent
Debbie B.
Jun 8, 2018
Great Outdoor Weekend
We had a great weekend at the cute River House. We rented the house for graduation weekend from TXST. Plenty of house space and tons of outdoor space. We really enjoyed the trees and the water front.
Debbie B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
10/10 Excellent
Brenda N.
Jun 2, 2018
Very nice setting. Away from any noise. The river was beautiful and warm.
We rented the property after our son graduated from Texas State. We don’t live close and had relatives coming in from NY. It was a perfect location...plenty of room and beautiful property.
Brenda N.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
8/10 Good
adam d.
Apr 16, 2018
outdoorsy and relaxing
We were here for a wedding that was in Kyle, TX. Our stay was nice and relaxing and it had everything we needed. We are outdoors type people so we appreciated being on the river. We searched for critters with our kids and found the nicest lizards. Since that was the goal on our trip, this made it all worth it. The beds were comfortable and it felt like home. It was quiet and peaceful...the neighbors were nice too!